Beauty of Joseon
Red Bean Water Gel
Red Bean Water Gel is a moisturiser from Beauty of Joseon. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 58 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Methyl Trimethicone | Skin conditioningDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract | AntioxidantMoisture bindingSkin conditioningSofteningSkin protection | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Attracts and holds water. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| C12-14 Alketh-12 | Fragrance supportMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Maltodextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Skin conditioningTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Film formingSkin conditioning | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Moisture bindingTexture | Attracts and holds water. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glucose | Fragrance supportMoisture binding | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Attracts and holds water. |
| Sodium Citrate | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Beta-Glucan | Formula bodySkin conditioning | Adds bulk to a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | BindingFragrance supportMoisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Sucrose | Fragrance supportMoisture bindingSkin conditioningComfort | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Attracts and holds water. |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Fragrance supportSkin conditioningSoftening | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Cyanocobalamin | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycine | pH controlSkin conditioning | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Serine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glutamic Acid | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Aspartic Acid | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Leucine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Alanine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Lysine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Tyrosine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phenylalanine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Proline | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Threonine | Hair shaping | Changes the shape of hair for waving or straightening. |
| Valine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Isoleucine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Histidine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cysteine | AntioxidantScentHair shapingFormula chemistry | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Methionine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phosphoric Acid | pH control | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Ascorbic Acid | AntioxidantpH controlFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| sh-Oligopeptide-1 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| sh-Oligopeptide-2 | Skin conditioningSkin protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| sh-Polypeptide-1 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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- Beauty of Joseon: Red Bean Water GelChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:27.680902+00:00